Former Gov. Bob McDonnell’s lawyers asked a judge Tuesday to order three years of community service for his federal corruption convictions while prosecutors recommended a prison term of at least 10 years.

Former Gov. Bob McDonnell struggled to rein in his wife’s erratic behavior, causing turmoil throughout the executive staff and nearly prompting a mass resignation among workers in the governor’s mansion, a defense witness testified Monday.

Lawmakers approved new gift limits and disclosure policies for public officials Monday following a gift scandal that resulted in federal corruption charges being filed against former Gov. Bob McDonnell.